Anterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Motocycle accident.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

There is an avulsion fracture involving the majority of the anterior intercondylar eminence at the tibial attachment of the ACL with joint effusion. The bony fragment is completely separated from the native bone.

Case Discussion

Radiographic appearance of ACL avulsion fracture type 3b according to Meyers and McKeevers classification.

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